San Francisco’s El Dorado Elementary Uses Trauma-Informed & Restorative Practices
“We’re trying to change the school culture,” by teaching educators about the underlying neurobiology of trauma, El Dorado’s principle explains. “When we see aggravating behavior in a kid and ask the question, ‘What has happened to you?’ instead of ‘What’s wrong with you?’, that’s the fundamental reframe. This reframe helps give the behavior a context, engenders compassion, and helps us respond more effectively.”